Michael Drayer

Michael Drayer was born on March 19, 1986, in Staten Island, New York, USA. He embarked on his acting career in 2004, initially appearing in television series such as “Third Watch” and “Jonny Zero.” His early career also included roles in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” from 2005 to 2006, where he played Nicky Sims and Shawn. These foundational experiences laid the groundwork for his future work in both episodic television and feature films. Drayer continued to build his resume with appearances in popular shows like “The Sopranos” in 2007, where he portrayed Jason Parisi across four episodes, and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” in 2008.

Drayer’s career progression saw him take on more prominent and recurring roles, particularly in television. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Cisco in the critically acclaimed drama-thriller series “Mr. Robot,” appearing in 12 episodes between 2015 and 2017. Concurrently, he played Eddie in “Sneaky Pete” from 2015 to 2017, a role spanning ten episodes. His film credits include “August Rush” (2007) as Mannix, “The Wrestler” (2008) as a Strip Club Bachelor, and “Nerve” (2016) as Officer McMillan. These roles allowed him to demonstrate his versatility in both dramatic and action-oriented productions. Most recently, in 2024, he appeared as Owen in “Hightown” for six episodes.

Throughout his career, Drayer has appeared in a wide array of television series and films. Notable television roles include Gabe in “Deception” (2013) for nine episodes, Rick Kester in “The Following” (2013), and Joaquin Foster in “Shades of Blue” (2016). He also played Detective Renk in “Vinyl” (2016) and a memorable guest role as Harry Houdini in “Timeless” (2017). His recent film work includes “Catch the Fair One” (2021) as Danny and “Blonde” (2022) as Deputy Will Bonnie. This extensive body of work highlights his consistent presence in the entertainment industry.